Elderly Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Still Around

Time sure works in mysterious ways, doesn’t it? We’re sure that this has something to do with the huge leaps made by technology in such a short period of time. We bet you will be surprised to discover that many of these iconic celebrities and personalities are still around! Yes, some of these celebrities appear to have won the genetic lottery jackpot and aged beautifully. Some of these elderly public figures point to their great diets and intense exercise routine when asked how they remain so healthy.

BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD

Betty White is one of the most admirable women in the industry. However, you might not have known that she actually launched her career by doing radio gigs in the 40’s. Apparently, the industry executives thought she was not photogenic enough to star in films. Luckily, that is all in the past and she now holds the title of the female entertainer with the longest running career! She’ll probably hold on to this record for a while as she continues to act. A lot of fans are worried about the state of her health, though Betty White does not seem concerned at all!

KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD

All right, let us start off this one with a disclaimer. We know how unbelievable this might sound, though we’re not making any of these up! Kirk Douglas is simply one lucky fellow who has managed to survive several life-threatening situations. He served in the Navy during the Second World War, survived a helicopter crash in 1991, and lived through a stroke when he was 80 years old. Maybe he has nine lives! At 101 year old, the actor definitely built a fortune over the course of his lengthy career.

HAL HOLBROOK, 93 YEARS OLD

We bet no one will disagree with us when we call Hal Holbrook one of the most talented men in the show business. His career actually took off when he portrayed the writer Mark Twain in a one-man play. Let’s just say that his resume has gotten much longer since that breakthrough role. If you need proof that he is a versatile performer, we’ll have you know that he has appeared on the big screen, the small screen, and the stage! He also has numerous accolades and awards to his name, of course.

CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD

People first took notice of Carol Channing when she demonstrated her excellent singing voice on stage. It landed her various roles in musical shows such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Hello Dolly!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She looks as gorgeous as ever and we are sure that a nutritious diet has helped her attain this despite her advanced age. After all, medical experts have revealed that it is important to eat healthily if you wish to improve the state of your health. If it helps Carol Channing, we are definitely interested in trying it out!

DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD

Diahann Carroll is a true inspiration to all the African-American women who wish to embark on a career in the entertainment industry. For starters, she was the first non-white woman to have starred in a TV show. That’s right – we are talking about her performance in Julia. Her amazing portrayal is even more impressive now that you know it was not the norm at the time. Over the years, she has received many nominations and awards, although she had to go through a different challenge later in life. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and you can bet that we are glad she was able to fight the disease. The star retired from acting in 2014.

CICELY TYSON, 93 YEARS OLD

Cicely Tyson is a name that we are sure you are already familiar with! This African-American lady was once a fashion model before she made a name for herself as an actress. How can we ever forget her extraordinary portrayal of the character Constantine Bates in the film The Help? Now 93 years old, it seems like the actress has no plans of quitting acting any time soon! We bet you would not be able to tell her actual age if we didn’t tell you just now.

LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD

We’re sure you know this already, though we would like to remind you that professional wrestler Lex Luger was once known as “The Total Package”. His career reached its peak during the 80’s and the 90’s when he joined both the World Wrestling Federation and the World Championship Wrestling. Interestingly, he also played professional football at one point and he was with the NFL team Miami Hurricanes during this time. Unfortunately, he had to quit sports altogether when he had a spinal stroke in 2007. However, he still works behind-the-scenes at the WWE in the Wellness Policy team.

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD

Richard Chamberlain’s breakthrough role was the lead role in the NBC show Dr. Kildare. The older readers likely recall the actor as James Kildare, a young intern working at the Blair General Hospital. The drama show proved to be a hit and it landed him other roles in both film and theater projects. If you wish to see more of his work, you will find him in The Bourne Identity, The Thorn Birds, and King Solomon’s Mines. Yes, he was the original Jason Bourne, even preceding Matt Damon! Oh, we have another fascinating tidbit about Richard Chamberlain. He was openly gay after and he even got involved with his Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold co-actor. The first media outfit to have publicized this fact was Nos Deux back in 1989 and Chamberlain confirmed it in his 2003 autobiography Shattered Love.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 92 YEARS OLD

When Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away two years ago, Queen Elizabeth II usurped him for the world’s longest reigning monarch. It all makes sense when you learn that she officially became the Queen of the United Kingdom in 1952. If you’re too lazy to do the math, you should know that she has been on the throne for 66 years now! A royal bloodline comes with plenty of perks and a net worth of $600 million is one of them. We would be grateful if had even a small fraction of that fortune!

DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD

Before becoming one of the biggest stars of the 50’s and 60’s, Doris Day was actually a singer first and foremost. She has appeared in many projects, though you probably know her best for her performance in Pillow Talk, Calamity Jane, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. She is estimated to be worth $200 million! With a fortune like that, we bet retirement is nothing short of a dream.

EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD

The whole world witnessed Eva Marie Saint become a star and enjoy a long, successful career. She is even more impressive once you learn that she has been active in the industry since the 40’s. Whoa! Among other things, she is probably best known for her wonderful work on the black and white film On The Waterfront opposite Marlon Brando. In fact, her performance in this drama film earned Eva Marie Saint an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress back in 1955. Let’s hope that she is proud of everything she has accomplished because we sure are!

TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD

Simply getting to 92 years old is a pretty impressive feat on its own, so what more when the same person can still belt out to every note at that age? We are, of course, referring to none other than the legendary Tony Bennett. It’s also fascinating to learn that he once attended New York’s School of Industrial Arts before he became a star. He has been active in the industry since the 50’s and he performs even until now. He has an impressive resume and an equally impressive net worth, though he will probably be remembered for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”.

JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD

Known for her incredible singing and acting career in the 1940s, Julie Gibson was born in Washington and began her career by singing with the Jimmie Grier orchestra. Later on, she joined the cast of Joe Penner’s radio program. Her first film appearances were in small roles, but she made her way to starring roles in films such as ‘Chick Carter’ and ‘Detective’. Over the years she expanded her horizons and did more roles in all kinds of movies, and worked abroad as well. Today she is Hollywood’s oldest living performer from the ‘Golden Age’.

JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD

Jackie Mason is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian. The artist has appeared on the Broadway stage many times and he was even ranked 63rd on the Comedy Central poll about the best stand-up artists in history! Considering the amount of talent this man has, we don’t dare doubt the fact that he has millions in his bank account. We’re sure he is out there savoring his retirement!

SOPHIA LOREN, 84 YEARS OLD

Sophia Loren might have been born in Europe, though it was the United States of America where she became a big star. The actress earned the title of Hollywood’s sweetheart and she was also the first individual to bring home an Oscar award for a foreign language film. Her terrific performance on the Italian film Two Women earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1962. Not impressed yet? We will have you know that Sophia Loren is also a recipient of a Grammy, a BAFTA, and numerous Golden Globes. At the moment, she is estimated to be worth $75 million. What a legend this woman is!

NORMAN LLOYD, 103 YEARS OLD

Up next, we have another legendary actor on our list: Norman Lloyd. The actor is now 103 years old and he has lived through some of the most significant moments in history. Over the years, he also spent plenty of time rubbing elbows with other people from the show business. Apart from acting, he has since dabbled in directing and producing as well. He has been in the entertainment industry for a whopping eight decades now if you can believe it. Let us not forget that he has also collaborated with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Charlie Chaplin. He might have passed the centenarian mark, though the actor continues to act. You can even watch him on Fly!

ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD

The beautiful Ann Blyth has worked on many theater and film projects over the course of her lengthy and successful career. However, you will have a difficult time finding a role more associated with her than the character Veda Pierce Forrester in Mildred Pierce. In the crime drama, this Hollywood star played the daughter of the titular character played by the similarly legendary Joan Crawford. As a testament to her talent, she received her own spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Blyth has since retired from acting and she now spends most of her time in the comfort of her home.

DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD

If his name does not ring a bell, let us remind you that Dean Stockwell was the star of the TV show Quantum Leap. He actually has an impressive resume and this is just one of his many acting jobs. In fact, he has been acting since the age of 7 when he portrayed the son of Gregory Peck in the drama film called Gentleman’s Agreement. His last acting credit goes all the way back to 2015 and most people assume that he has retired from the entertainment industry.

MAX BAER JR., 80 YEARS OLD

An American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, Max Baer Jr. is best known by his role in The Beverly Hillbillies playing Jethro Bodine. He is now the last surviving member of the show’s cast. While his acting career may have stayed on the small screen, he took his producing and directing talents to the big screen and made a serious name for himself.

ANGELA LANSBURY, 92 YEARS OLD

We’re sure that you love the Beauty and the Beast theme song! The hit song first became popular when the live-action adaptation was released and it continues to make waves right now. Many fans were surprised but pleased to find out that Angela Lansbury came out of retirement to perform the song on stage in the 90’s. She was also the person who sang the version used in the Disney animated film, where she also voiced the character of Mrs. Teapot! Of course, it would be a complete disservice to the talented performer to ignore her other works. Among other things, she also starred in the TV show, Murder She Wrote.

SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD

Sidney Poitier is yet another talented African-American who has made a name for himself in the difficult world of Hollywood. He was actually the first African-American actor to have been awarded an Oscar! His performance in Lilies of the Field (1963) earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. The Bahamian-American actor was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1974. Aside from acting, this star also dipped his toes into producing and directing. It is true that he has gotten a lot older since those days, though we’re sure he is doing well.

CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD

Carl Reiner is the very definition of a talented man. We are sure you will agree with the sentiment once you find out that he is an actor, writer, director, and singer! However, his biggest legacy has to be his work with the likes of Mel Brooks and Dick Van Dyke. Younger readers, meanwhile, will know him as Saul in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. During the 2016 presidential race, the performer publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders. The actor is valued to be worth $70 million but we know his net worth will grow even bigger since he still acts!

Rhonda Fleming, 95 Years Old

Overall, Rhonda Fleming has starred in about forty films for the entirety of her acting career. She got her big break when she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound. The actress was even called “The Queen of Technicolor” thanks to her bright red hair and pale complexion that made for a jarring contrast in the age of Technicolor. Once she quit acting, she decided to focus on charity work instead, particularly in the field of medical insurance and healthcare. In fact, the actress founded the Rhonda Fleming Mann Clinic for Women’s Comprehensive Care in the UCLA Medical Center in 1991.

BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD

Barbara Eden became a household name after she was given the lead role in the fantasy TV show I Dream of Jeannie. She has since retired from acting, although we are grateful that reruns of the show continue to air! We can’t get enough of her. We are willing to bet that she accumulated quite a fortune thanks to her acting chops. However, let us not forget that she continues to receive the royalties of the best-selling memoir Eden released in 2011.

NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD

When you are the daughter of Frank Sinatra, there will be a lot of pressure put on you. Luckily, however, it also means that you will inherit a great deal of talent and Nancy Sinatra managed to exceed everyone’s expectations. She began recording her own music in the 60’s and she last released an album in 2013. In the past few years, she has kept her personal life private. Most people believe that she has gone into retirement but she has yet to verify this.

SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD

Sylvester Stallone might have turned 72 years old, though we daresay that he is still in full possession of his old charm and dashing good looks. Many fans believe that the action star is due to reprise his most iconic role soon! Do not believe any of the malicious rumors surrounding his death as the Rambo star is still alive and kicking, thank you very much. It’s not like we expected any less of such a legend, right?

JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD

Wow, she might be 83 years old but Julie Andrews is just as easy on the eyes as ever! The lovely actress is the epitome of timeless beauty and we highly doubt she will ever go under the knife. We are certain that you remember her, most likely for her performance in the musical dramas The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. If you are a true fan of the actress, you likely know that she is still active in the industry. You might be surprised to learn that one of her recent projects was Despicable Me 3! Yup, she voiced Marlena Gru.

BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD

Bob Barker is a celebrity who is best known for his extensive work in game shows. Hey, he did host the popular The Price is Right for three and a half decades! Aside from this gig, he also hosted beauty pageants such as Miss USA and Miss Universe. He has since retired, though it was probably high time he did. Barker has suffered through many health issues over the years, ranging from accidents to skin cancer.

DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD

The 73-year-old singer definitely has a wonderful musical resume, though it would be a disservice to forget about her acting and modeling work! However, the performer is best known for serving as the lead vocalist of Blondie, the new wave band. We bet you remember the songs Rapture, Call Me Back, and Heart of Glass! These were the band’s greatest hits. When it comes to her acting credits, she appeared in about 60 movies including Hairspray, Cop Land, and Deuces Wild.

SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD

Whoa, how is it possible that Sally Field has been active in the industry for nearly six decades now? She started acting in the teen movie Gidget at the age of 19. Since then, she was able to land various roles in projects like The Flying Nun, Mrs. Doubtfire, Forrest Gump, and Sybil. She won two Academy Awards for her work on Norma Rae and Places in the Heart. She doesn’t let her advanced age get in the way of her passion and she continues to act to this day.

OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD

Next up is another centenarian performer – Olivia De Havilland. She is best known or appearing in numerous Hollywood classics, though we daresay that nothing will ever top her portrayal of Melanie in Gone with the Wind! She was a big figure in the entertainment industry back then, especially when associated with her love team partner Errol Flynn. They have appeared in numerous films together including The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, and Dodge City. Let’s hope she enjoys her retirement!

CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD

Now, let us not forget about the actor who appeared in The Sound of Music opposite Julie Andrews! Christopher Plummer is the name of the fellow who portrayed Captain Von Trapp and you should know that the 88-year-old actor still acts. He recently received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 2017 film All The Money In The World.

LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD

Now, we can’t forget about the beautiful Loni Anderson! Her most prominent role was Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati and her performance earned her many nominations. Over the years, she has been likened to Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe. Some of her big screen projects include Stroker Ace, All Dogs Go To Heaven, and The Lonely Guy. Another claim to fame of hers would be her relationship with Burt Reynolds, though their marriage ultimately dissolved in a divorce. She has found a new lover since then, her husband Bob Flick of the musical group ‘The Brothers Four’.

ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD

Ali MacGraw appeared in numerous projects, though we daresay that the 1970 classic film Love Story served as her claim to fame. It is easily among the best romance films ever made. The actress was actually included in the 50 Most Beautiful People list created by People. She still looks as stunning as ever!

ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD

Robert Fuller made a name for himself after he started appearing in the Western shows Wagon Train and Laramie. It seems appropriate that he decided to move to North Texas after retiring! The Hollywood star is also known for playing Dr. Kelly Brackett in Emergency!

BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD

Bern Nadette Stanis became a big star in the 70’s when she played Thelma Ann Evans on Good Times. This African-American talent has since served as an inspiration to aspiring actresses. Once the show concluded, she went on to star in The Love Boat, The Parent Hood, and The Cosby Show. She has mostly retired from acting, although she does make occasional guest appearances. The actress also released a book titled Situations 101: Bern Nadette Stanis in 2006.

TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD

We bet you remember Tippi Hedren who appeared in the Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds. She is also well-known for being the mother of Melanie Griffith and the grandmother of Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas. It has been a while since she retired, although she continues to make minor appearances every now and then. These days, she is more focused on fundraising efforts for charities.

LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD

Lee Majors was a huge star back in the 80’s, likely due to his stellar performance in The Fall Guy and The Six Million Dollar Man. Acting aside, he was also famous for his relationship with the actress Farrah Fawcett. It ultimately ended in divorce, although Majors contacted the Charlie’s Angels star when she was fighting cancer. He himself survived a heart bypass surgery in 2003 and he continues to be active in the industry.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD

Priscilla Presley was your regular teenager when she first met the King. She eventually went on to marry Elvis Presley and they even had a daughter together. Unfortunately, they got a divorce in 1973. Let’s not forget to mention that Priscilla is a performer in her own right. Acting aside, she also launched many successful businesses. Apparently, she gave Lisa Marie Presley a bigger inheritance than the King of Rock and Roll did.

LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD

Lindsay Wagner might no longer be acting these days, though we highly doubt we will ever forget that she was once the Bionic Woman. Her portrayal of Jaime Sommers was simply amazing! She hasn’t been acting much since the 90’s, though she is still passionate about the field. She is now a professor at the San Bernardino Vally College. Apart from this, she also wrote several books and launched self-help therapy seminars and workshops.

MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD

Mark Harmon is one of the best-looking Hollywood stars regardless of age. Interestingly enough, he actually went to UCLA where he played college football and graduated with Latin honors. He was even given the All-Round Excellence award by the National Football Foundation. His most popular role is Special Agent Jethro Gibbs in NCIS as well as Special Agent Simon Donovan in The West Wing.

TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD

Tina Louise is best remembered for playing Ginger Grant on the classic TV show Gilligan’s Island. She continued acting even once the show wrapped up. Did you know that she turned down the chance to reprise the character in the sequels of the show? She and Dawn Wells are the only surviving cast members of the show.

KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD

Kim Novak is well-known for appearing in many great films together with other popular Hollywood icons like William Holden, Fred MacMurray, and Frank Sinatra. However, nothing can top her performance in the film Vertigo opposite James Stewart. She retired from acting early so that she could focus on visual art instead. Her looks have changed over the years and many believe it is because she underwent cosmetic surgery.

DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD

Diana Serra Cary might not ring a bell but Baby Peggy might! This was the screen name of this silent film actress. She was still a young girl at the time but she managed to star in 150 films! In fact, she began acting when she was 18 months old. She decided to retire early as she did not enjoy the environment she was in.

VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD

We don’t need to introduce you to the actress who played Pamela Barnes Ewing, right? Victoria Principal became famous after she appeared in the TV show Dallas. The gorgeous actress looks amazing even at the age of 68. Her fans must be grateful when she started her own line of skincare products and released books about beauty, fitness, and wellness.

HONOR BLACKMAN, 93 YEARS OLD

This British beauty first made a name for herself by playing Cathy Gale in the show The Avengers. After this, she landed the role of Pussy Galore in the James Bond film Goldfinger. The Bond girl has trained in the martial arts and we can’t help but wonder if this influenced how gorgeous she still looks!

STAN LEE, 95 YEARS OLD

Now 95 years old, Stan Lee continues to experience plenty of fame and success. He is admired by many people for creating iconic comic book characters like Thor, Spiderman, Captain America, and the Hulk. Yup, the Avengers movies would not have existed without him. He is still alive and kicking, although he does wear a pacemaker these days. Don’t you just love waiting for his cameos in Marvel movies?

NANETTE FABRAY, 97 YEARS OLD

Nanette Fabray started her entertainment career in vaudeville at only three years old! This must be where she honed her tap dancing and singing skills before showing off her prowess on stage and later, the big screen. She didn’t perform well at school and she attributed this to learning disability. However, she actually had conductive hearing loss her entire life and the diagnosis turned her into an advocate of the condition.

GEORGE H. W. BUSH, 94 YEARS OLD

The 41st POTUS was a businessman and a naval aviator as well. The former President accomplished many things during his time in the office and this includes launching the George Bush Presidential Library at the Texas A&M University. He is also responsible for bringing the 43rd POTUS into the world!

JIMMY CARTER, 94 YEARS OLD

Up next, we have another US President who has made it to his nineties. Former President Jimmy Carter is still around, mind you. He was the 39th President of the United States and many believe that his greatest accomplishment was his foreign policy. He continues to fight for human rights even at his advanced age.

DAWN WELLS, 79 YEARS OLD

Remember Mary Ann Summers from Gilligan’s Island? We’re sure you do. She has since retired from Hollywood, although acting continues to be something she is passionate about. She teaches acting classes and helps out in local theater projects at the age of 79. She also runs a clothing line that caters to the disabled.

ANN-MARGRET, 77 YEARS OLD

Ann-Margaret’s fame largely has to do with her amazing acting skills and terrific singing voice. These two qualities earned her sweet gigs like the comedy Bye Bye Birdie and the romantic comedy Viva Las Vegas. She also recorded numerous songs that took home awards over the years. We certainly hope that she is enjoying her retirement!

VERA LYNN, 101 YEARS OLD

Vera Lynn is also known as “The Forces’ Sweetheart” because she started singing during World War II. She ended up singing to entertain and comfort the soldiers back then. Apart from music, she also dipped her toes into acting. For her 100th birthday, she came out with an album called ‘Vera Lynn 100’. How impressive is it that it still managed to reach the 3rd spot on the charts?

GENE REYNOLDS, 95 YEARS OLD

Gene Reynolds was never ugly, though it’s interesting to learn that he is still incredibly good-looking at 94! The actor had a rather short-lived acting career as it was cut short when he was recruited into the army. After serving for several years, he made a comeback to the industry. However, he was more interested in doing behind-the-scenes work. He actually directed, produced, and created M*A*S*H! The 94-year-old talent has received many awards and he deserves to have an amazing retirement.

SALLY STRUTHERS, 71 YEARS OLD

Sally Struthers is best known as Gloria Stivic from All In The Family. Now 71 years old, she continues to act in film, TV, and stage projects. She is also quite the philanthropist! She has worked with the International Correspondence Schools and ChildFund among other things.

ADRIENNE BARBEAU, 73 YEARS OLD

Whoa, it looks like Adrienne Barbeau did not age at all over the years! The beautiful actress portrayed Rizzo in the original staging of Grease in 1971. She has since starred in various onscreen projects like Escape from New York, Maude, Swamp Thing, and The Fog.

DENISE AUSTIN, 61 YEARS OLD

Denise Austin is a fitness instructor who made a name for herself during the 80’s after hosting Getting Fit with Denise Austin on ESPN2. She has a daughter named Katie who inherited her passion. The younger woman owns and runs Get Fit With Katie, a fitness brand, and launched a phone application. Go check them out on YouTube!

BEVERLY CLEARY, 102 YEARS OLD

The Beverly Cleary books have a special spot in our hearts! The author even won the “National Book Award” numerous times for the books she penned. She now lives a quiet life and spends the majority of her time at home with her cat. She has a net worth of around $1 million.

JUNE LOCKHART, 92 YEARS OLD

Next, we have another multitalented star. June Lockhart became popular for her onscreen performances, although she also experienced a great Broadway career. She is best known for her work on Lost In Space, For Love Or Money, and Lassie. The Tony Award winner also has also earned two spots on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Whoa.

ROBERT CLARY, 92 YEARS OLD

Robert Clary’s excellent singing voice helped him get through imprisonment in a concentration camp during the Second World War. Singing talent aside, he is also a great actor and artist. He does not like talking about the past and he clearly prefers to focus on the present. Over the years, he has talked about how lucky he is to still be alive. We admire him for his bravery and modesty!

PATRICIA MORISON, 102 YEARS OLD

Patricia Morison was well known for her long dark hair and big blue eyes. Of course, let us not forget to mention that she was a great soprano singer and a talented actress. She appeared in many films as well as in Broadway shows several times. However, her most prominent performance was probably the musical called Kiss Me. She passed away earlier this year, though the dark beauty is definitely worth remembering.

KATHARINE ROSS, 78 YEARS OLD

Come on, you surely know who Katharine Ross is! This beauty starred in three extremely popular Hollywood films, after all. She worked on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Graduate, and The Stepford Wives. She continues to guest star in different TV programs, although she largely lives a quiet life with her actor husband Sam Elliot.

JIMMY LYDON, 95 YEARS OLD

It’s hard to believe that this actor embarked on his career to help feed his hungry family, but it’s true. Jimmy Lydon ended up falling head over heels with acting! He also has producing credits to his name and he is a co-creator of M*A*S*H. He has since retired and we are glad to hear that he is enjoying the rewards of all his hard work.

CAREN MARSH-DOLL, 99 YEARS OLD

Caren Marsh-Doll is best known as a professional dancer but let us not forget that she is an actress as well. Her biggest projects must be The Wizard of Oz and Ziegfeld Girl. She is one of the few remaining performers from the silent film era. Interestingly, she was involved in a 1949 plane crash! Her left foot was amputated, though we’re sure she is glad to have made it out alive.

MARGE CHAMPION, 98 YEARS OLD

Marge Champion is responsible for the dance choreography involved in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The animators traced the movements she made and the dancer gave Snow White the grace required of a Disney princess. She made a fortune through dancing and we bet she is having the time of her life as a retiree.

BOB NEWHART, 89 YEARS OLD

Bob Newhart made a name for himself as a comedian who could come up with great jokes on the spot. He appeared in his own shows Bob, Newhart, and The Bob Newhart Show. His TV career gave him a lot of fame, although his monologue albums also helped. These days, he is busy trying to recover from various illnesses.

PEGGY STEWART, 95 YEARS OLD

Oof, we almost didn’t recognize Peggy Stewart without her cowboy hat! The actress is best known for her appearances in Western B movies. The beautiful star is still active in Hollywood despite being 95 years old! She definitely aged gracefully.

VALENTINA CORTESE, 95 YEARS OLD

Valentina Cortese might be an Italian actress, though it is the American entertainment industry where she made a big name for herself. As a testament to her talent, she earned a great number of nominations for her acting work. The most prestigious nomination she received has to be the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the drama film Day for Night. She has a net worth of $1 million and we sincerely hope she is having the time of her life!

JOYCE RANDOLPH, 93 YEARS OLD

It’s pretty hard to believe that a sitcom as amazing as Honeymooners got the ax after just a single season. Many people were disappointed to hear about the news but the cast members went on to do great things after the show. Joyce Randolph, for example, made a name for herself after appearing in both onscreen and stage projects. Although she has gone into retirement, she still makes the occasional red carpet appearance.

PRINCE PHILIP, 97 YEARS OLD

Did you know that Prince Philip was born into both the Danish and Greek royal family? Yes, that means he already had a noble background before he even wed Queen Elizabeth II. Nowadays, he is busy attending all sorts of events with his wife. He still looks as sharp and dashing as ever!

JERRY LEE LEWIS, 83 YEARS OLD

This singer is not the type of person that you would forget about easily. We’ll have you know that Jerry Lee Lewis is still alive and kicking. Interestingly, he has gotten married to 7 different women over the years! Any idea how well he’s doing after all those divorce settlements? We sure hope he is able to enjoy his retirement.

MEL BROOKS, 92 YEARS OLD

Mel Brooks is an actor, comedian, director, and composer. He began his career as a comedian back in the 1940s after he served in the US army in WWII. His career took off as he became more and more popular, expanding to directing as well as filmmaking. Brooks is one of the few EGOT winners in Hollywood, having won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award throughout his successful career. Amazingly, Brooks was one of the most popular directors in the 70s.

HARRY BELAFONTE, 91 YEARS OLD

Belafonte is best known as a singer and an activist. While he may not sing anymore, he remains very active with politics today. In addition, he also did some acting for a while, starring in films such as Bright Road and Carmen Jones. In his musical career, he recorded in several different kinds of genres, including gospel, blues, folk, and show tunes, winning himself three Grammy Awards.

LARRY STORCH, 95 YEARS OLD

An American comedian, Storch is also an actor and voice artist. During the 1940s he worked on many films and shows as an actor and as a voice artist. He also appeared in multiple variety shows like Sonny and Cher and Playboy After Dark. After he became successful in Hollywood, he returned to New York to become a stage performer again.

HUGH DOWNS, 97 YEARS OLD

Downs is a retired American broadcaster, TV host, news anchor, TV producer, and author. Clearly a man of many talents, he is best known for his roles on NBC’s Today in the 60s and 70s. He served in the US Army during WWII, after which he joined the NBC radio network. Downs was also a composer and hosted the PBS showcase for classical music from 1990 to 1996. Throughout his successful career, he has several film appearances, such as A Global Affair and Nothing By Chance.

HERMAN WOUK, 103 YEARS OLD

A well-known American author, Wouk’s books were translated into 27 languages. His books became best-sellers, and soon enough, he began winning awards for his writing. He published both fiction and non-fiction novels, some of which became Broadway shows and even movies. Another thing he did was keep a diary since 1973. In 2008, he presented the Library of Congress with his diaries, which amounted to over 100 diaries by 2012. He had a difficult time parting with his original diaries, so as a compromise, all his journals were scanned so he could keep the physical copies. He used them a lot to reference dates and facts in his writings.

DICK VAN DYKE, 92 YEARS OLD

You probably recognize Dick Van Dyke from a few of his famous works like Mary Poppins and his TV show The Dick Van Dyke Show. Van Dyke has enjoyed an immensely successful acting career, having won prestigious awards such as Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy award to name a few. Aside from acting, he is also a talented singer, comedian, and dancer. He is still active in Hollywood nowadays, having been in more recent films like Night At The Museum and its sequel.

JAMES LIPTON, 92 YEARS OLD

An American writer, actor, lyricist, James Lipton is the executive producer, writer, and host of the TV series Inside the Actors Studio. Wanting to use all his gained knowledge from the world of acting, he created a three-year program in Pace University for aspiring actors to learn from the best in the business. Lipton initially studied to become a lawyer and acted on the side to finance his studies. With time, however, he stuck with acting and became a writer, producer, and a writer among other things.

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, 92 YEARS OLD

Still active in his field today, Attenborough is a famous broadcaster and naturalist. He writes and presents with the BBC Natural History Unit. Before he began his career, he served in the Royal Navy in North Wales. His career started when Attenborough got a job editing children’s books at a publishing company, after which he took a job as a producer for BBC. His early career did not feature nature as it had later on. The point in which he started when he produced and presented the 3 part series Animal Patterns. The rest, as they say, is history.

CLORIS LEACHMAN, 92 YEARS OLD

Famous actress, Cloris Leachman had many films and shows she appeared in throughout her career. Her career spanned over seven decades which is very impressive, with her being the oldest person to compete on Dancing With The Stars at age 82. In her youth, she competed in the 20th Miss America pageant and came in at number 16. Even today she is still active in Hollywood, keeping her booming career going.

NANCY OLSON, 90 YEARS OLD

While Nancy Olson has been retired from acting since the 1980s, she still makes small appearances in films or TV shows every now and again, her most recent being in 2014. Her career was at its highest in the 1940s all the way until her retirement in 1980. Olson also appeared on Broadway in the 1970s.

GLYNIS JOHNS, 95 YEARS OLD

A successful actress, singer, pianist, and dancer, Johns made many appearances in films and television shows in the 1940s all the way to the 1990s. She performed as a dancer on stage as well as acted on screen, singing and dancing too. Her career started off in her youth when she was a child ballerina at the Garrick Theatre in 1935. Throughout the years she became a famous actress.

PIERRE CARDIN, 96 YEARS OLD

Pierre Cardin is a French fashion designer. His designs feature a lot of geometric shapes and have an avant-garde style to them. He founded his own fashion house in 1950, and to this day his designs are known worldwide.

ALICIA ALONSO, 96 YEARS OLD

A world-famous ballerina, Alicia Alonso made dancing her career and flourished, despite her having vision problems. Her journey is truly admirable, as she had to remain motionless in bed for a year at one point due to an eye surgery. Even after a year without dancing, she returned to the stage with a vengeance and became a star. She created a dance school, later on, that took off and became Ballet Nacional de Cuba.

JOHN ASTIN, 88 YEARS OLD

Best known for his role in the famous TV The Addams Family, John Astin has had a fantastic acting career, playing in many TV shows and films. He also acted in plays, touring with some shows. Nowadays he teaches acting and directing at the Theater Arts and Studies Department at Johns Hopkins University.

ED ASNER, 89 YEARS OLD

A beloved American actor and voice actor, Ed Asner has a wonderful career in Hollywood. His most famous role is as Lou Grant in the 1970s and 1980s. He is actually the most honored male performer in the history of the Emmys, having won seven. As of late, Asner has been doing a lot of voice acting in various movies and documentaries.

MARSHA HUNT, 101 YEARS OLD

A retired American actress, model, and activist, Marsha Hunt had a career that spanned over 70 years. In the 1950s, she was actually blacklisted in Hollywood. However, she still appeared in many movies. During the time she was blacklisted, she became an activist for world hunger and promoting peace in third-world countries, among other noble causes.

Richard Keith, 67 Years Old

Richard began his career at an exceptionally young age. He played the drums from the age of 3, touring with an orchestra. By five years old, he was playing the role of Little Ricky in I Love Lucy. During his youth, he made several appearances on The Andy Griffith Show between 1962 and 1966 as Opie’s friend Johnny Paul Jason. In addition, he had a few small roles on different television shows.